1997 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Overhaul
Note these items when overhauling the blower unit.
. The recirculation contfol motor. the power transistor, the blower motor high relay, and the blower motor can be
replaced without removing the blower unit.
. Betore reassembly, makesurethatthe recirculation control doorand linkage move smoothly without binding.
o After reassembly, make sure the recirculation control motor runs smoothly (se€ page 22-42).
o Make sure that there is no air leakage.
RECIBCULATION CONTBOL MOTORReplacement. page 22-42
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POWEB TMNSISTORTest. page 22'44
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Evaporator
Replacement
1.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Remove the battery.
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
receiver lines from the evaporator. Plug or cap the
lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid
moisture and dust contamination,
RECEIVER LINE
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6x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf m,7.2 tbl.ttl
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screw and the passenger's
dashboard lower cover, then remove the bolts and
the glove box frame together with the knee bolster.
GLOVE BOX FRAME
KNEE
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6. Disconnect the connector from the evaoorator tem-
oerature sensor. and remove the wire harness from
the evaporator. Remove the self-tapping screws, the
mounting bolt and the mounting nut. Disconnect
the drain hose, then remove the evaporator.
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EVAPORATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2lbf.ftl
Install in the reverse order of removal, and note of
these items.
. lf you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (SP.10) (see page 22-541.
Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be su.e to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134alto avoid leakage.
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Make sure that there is no air Ieakage.
Charge the system (see page 22-6'll, and test its
performance (see page 22-56]-,
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}-Overhaul
1. Remove the filter lid. then pull out the A/C filter
assembly.
Pull out the evaporator temperature sensor from
the evaporator fins.
Remove the self-tapping screws and the clamps
from the housings.
Carefully separate the housings, then remove the
evaporator.
lf necessary, remove the expansion valve When
loosening the nuts of the expansion valve, use a sec-
ond wrench to hold the expansion valve or the evapo-
rator line. Otherwise, they can be damaged.
6. Reassemble the evaporator in the reverse order of
disassembly. Make note of these items.
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings
for HFC-'134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. Install the expansion valve capillary tube with
the capillary tube in contact with the outlet line
directly, and wrap it with electricaltape.
. Reinstall the evaporator temperature sensor to
its original location.
. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
ELECTRICAL TAPEReplace.Make sure there is no foreign matter stuck between
the capillary tube and outlet line.
CAPILLARY TUAE
EXPANSION VALVE
4.
TEMPERATURESENSORlest, page 22-41
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I-OWER HOUSINGA/C FILTER ASSEMBLY
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A/C FilterHeater Unit
Replacement
1.Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the glove box frame {see page 22-4A).
Release the wire harness from the clamps on the
evaporator. Remove the filter lid, then pull out the
,VC filter assembly from the evaporator housing.
A/C FILTER ASSEMELY
Remove the A/C filter from the filter housing.
Replace the Ay'C filter according to the maintenance
schedule in the owner's manual.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make sure
that there is no air leakage.
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Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or ser-
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then dis-
connect the heater valve cable from the heater valve
arm. Turn the heater valve arm to the fullv ooened
oosition as shown.
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see section 10).
@ Do not remove the rldiator cap when
the engine is hot; the engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could sevo.ely scald you.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
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4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are dis-
connected; drain in into a clean drip pan.
CAUTION: Engino coolant will damage p8int. Ouickly
rinse any spill€d engine coolant Itom painted sur-
faces.
HEATER HOSEIOUTLET SIDE)
Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
Take care not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the
brake lines. etc.
CLAMPS
13 N.m 11.3 kg{.m,9.4 lbtftl
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Remove the dashboard (see section 20).
Remove the evaporator (see page 22-48).
Disconnect the connectors from the mode control
motor and the air mix control motor, and remove the
wire harness clips and wire harness from the heater
unit. Remove the clip from the heater duct, then
remove the mounting nuts and the heater unit
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2lblft)
qInstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
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Apply sealant to the grommets.
Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses. Make sure that the clamps are secure.
Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
{see section 10).
Adiust the heater valve cable (see page 22-53).
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
HEATER UNIT
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Heater Unit
Overhaul
1. Remove the self-tapping screws and the heater corecover.
Pull out the grommet from the heater core pipes.
Remove the self-tapping screw and the pipe clamp.
HEATER CORE COVER
Pull out the heate. core. Be careful not to bend the
inlet and outlet pipes during heater core removal.
Reassemble the heater unit in the reverse order of
disassemblv.
HEATER CORE
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Temperature Control
Adjustment
l. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then
disconnect the heater valve cable from the heater
vatve arm.
From under the dash, disconnect the heater valve
cable housing from the cable clamp. and disconnect
the heater valve cable from the air mix contlol arm
Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL with
the ignition switch ON (ll).
Attach the heater valve cable to the air mix control
arm as shown above. Hold the end of the heater
valve cable housing against the stop, then snap the
heater valve cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
5. From under the hood. turn the heater valve arm to
the fullv closed position as shown, and hold it.
Attach the heater valve cable to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable hous-
ing to take up any slack, then install the heate. valve
cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-'134a (R-134a) refrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol {PAG) refrigerant oil*, which are not
compatible with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and mineral oil. Do not use R-12 refrigerant or mineral oil in this system, and do
not attempt to use R-12 servicing equipmenu damage to the air conditioner system or your servicing equipment will
resutr.
*KEIHIN SP-10:
. P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH: 120 m{ (4 fl.oz, il.2 lmp.oz)
. P/N 38899 - Pl3 - A01: 40 mf 11113tl.oz,1.4 lmp.oz)
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove R-134a
from the air conditioner system,
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or misl can irritats eyes, nose and throat. Avoid
breathing the air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
R 134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed
air.
E@ Some mixtures of air and R-13,1a have been shown to be combustible at elevat€d pressures and can result
in fire or explosion causing iniury or property damage. Never use complessed air to pressure test R-l3,[a service equip-
ment or vehicle air conditioner systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery whenever replacing air conditioning parts.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings immediately; don't
remove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before connecting any hose or line. apply a few drops of refrigerant oilto the O-ring,
4. When tightening or loosening a fitting, use a second wrench to support the matching fitting.
5. When discharging the system, use a R l34a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't release refrigerant
into the atmosphere.
6. Add refrigerant oil after replacing the following parts.
Note these items when handling refrigerant oil:
o To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refriger-
ant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the painu if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash
it off immediately.
Condenser . 25 ml (5/6 tl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator.,................................40 m/ 11 113ll.oz,l.4 lmp.ozl
Line or hose ........... 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)
Receiver/Dryer....... 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)
Leakage repair............................ 25 m/ (5/6 ll.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Compressor.......,..., For compressor replacement, subtract the volumg ol oil drained from the removed
compressor from 130 m{ (4 113 tl.oz, 1,6lmp.ozl, and drain the calculatsd volume of
oif from the now comprossor: 130 ml (,1 113 tl,oz, 1.6lmp'ozl - Volume of removed
compressor = Volume to drain from new compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained trom the removed compressor, don't drain more than
50mt 11 213ll,oz,1.8 lmp.oz) from the newcompressor.
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